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YP55 DYC

2005 Citroen C1

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,084 mi
Last recorded125,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C162,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 DYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 125,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected OSR INNER OUTER NSR OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR OSF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 113,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wheel rim distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn low with a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 101,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + wheel rim distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn low with a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +front hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lenses cloudy/deteriorated

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,918 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,189 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 95,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low and slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,861 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,976 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 51,133 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 33,999 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,521 miles

air bag warning light lit

Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,645 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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YP55 DYC is a 2005 Citroen C1 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP55 DYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP55 DYC registered?

YP55 DYC is a 2005 Citroen C1, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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